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Confucius' real name was Kong Qiu and is the original founder of Confucianism. Born in 551 B.C., in dynastic China, he started out as a government worker and later became a teacher and philosopher.
(Siven, N.)

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Leaders should lead by example and motivate subjects to follow laws instead of forcing them. ("Philosophers: Confucius")

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He believed that education should teach integrity and traditions such as  "archery, calligraphy, computation, music, chariot-driving and ritual" ("Philosophers: Confucius").

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"Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself" ("Confucius Quotes).

Being friends with someone worse than yourself will not better you, but worsen you, rather than being friends with somebody better than you and bettering yourself.

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("Confucius - Mini Biography")

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Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher, teacher and political figure known for his popular aphorisms and for his models of social interaction. He was born in Qufu, Zhou Dynasty, China in 551 BCE and died in 479 BCE.

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Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher, teacher and political figure known for his popular aphorisms and for his models of social interaction. He was born in Qufu, Zhou Dynasty, China in 551 BCE and died in 479 BCE.

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"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest" ("Confucius Quotes").

People learn through reflection, imitation, and experience, and according to Confucianism, reflection is the best way.

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In Confucianism, family is a web of respect and protection. Children are expected to respect their elders, an idea called filial piety and in return they have protection. " If everyone obeyed filial piety and respected their elders, obeyed their parents, assisted the elderly, protected children and treated siblings fairly, society would be harmonious and peaceful" (Muscato).

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1. Father and son - loving

2. Ruler and subject - loyal

3. Husband and wife - listening

4. Elder brother and younger brother - respectful

5. lder friend and younger friend - considerate

(“Philosophy 312: Oriental Philosophy Main Concepts of Confucianism”)

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("Confucius Portrait")

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1. Benevolence - kindness or compassion towards others (Rei)

2. Righteousness - fair and honorable (Yi)

3. Wisdom - knowledge of life and the world (Zhi)

4. Integrity - truthful and having strong morals (Xin)

5. Ritual Propriety - following good customs and doing things correctly (Li)

("Eastern Philosophy - Confucius")

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("Eastern Philosophy - Confucius")

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(“Chinese Filial Piety”)

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"Ability will never catch up with the demand for it" ("Confucius Quotes).

Everybody wants to have different abilities, but it is not always possible.

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"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life" ("Confucius Quotes).

When you do something that you find enjoyable everyday, it will not feel like work.

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(“5 Virtues of Confucianism”)